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Amboseli National Park, formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is in Kajiado County, Kenya. The park is 39,206 hectares (392 km2; 151 sq mi) in size at the core of an 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi) ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The local people are mainly Maasai, but people from other parts of the country have settled there attracted by the successful tourist-driven economy and intensive agriculture along the system of swamps that makes this low-rainfall area (average 350 mm (14 in)) one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in the world with 400 species of birds including water birds, pelicans, kingfishers, crakes, hammerkops and 47 types of raptor. The park protects two of the five main swamps, and includes a dried-up Pleistocene lake and semi-arid vegetation.
240 kilometers (150 miles) southeast from the capital city Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is the second most popular national park in Kenya after Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The park is famous for being the best place in the world to get close to free-ranging elephants. The park also offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
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Pulled over and actually took several shots of the herd and this guy heading up the rear. This was very near the Utah Wyoming Stateline off I-80.
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Wildebeests, also called gnus, are antelopes in the genus Connochaetes. They belong to the family Bovidae, which includes antelopes, cattle, goats, sheep, and other even-toed horned ungulates. Connochaetes includes two species, both native to Africa: the black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu (C. gnou), and the blue wildebeest or brindled gnu (C. taurinus). Fossil records suggest these two species diverged about one million years ago, resulting in a northern and a southern species. The blue wildebeest remained in its original range and changed very little from the ancestral species, while the black wildebeest changed more in order to adapt to its open grassland habitat in the south. The most obvious way of telling the two species apart are the differences in their colouring and in the way their horns are oriented.
In East Africa, the blue wildebeest is the most abundant big-game species; some populations perform an annual migration to new grazing grounds, but the black wildebeest is merely nomadic. Breeding in both takes place over a short period of time at the end of the rainy season and the calves are soon active and are able to move with the herd, a fact necessary for their survival. Nevertheless, some fall prey to large carnivores, especially the spotted hyena. Wildebeest often graze in mixed herds with zebra which gives heightened awareness of potential predators. They are also alert to the warning signals emitted by other animals such as baboons. Wildebeest are a tourist attraction but compete with domesticated livestock for pasture and are sometimes blamed by farmers for transferring diseases and parasites to their cattle. Some illegal hunting goes on but the population trend is fairly stable and some populations are in national parks or on private land. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists both as least-concern species.
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The African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a large sub-Saharan African bovine.There are five subspecies that are recognized as being valid. Syncerus caffer caffer, the Cape buffalo, is the nominotypical subspecies, and the largest one, found in Southern and East Africa. S. c. nanus (the forest buffalo) is the smallest subspecies, common in forest areas of Central and West Africa, while S. c. brachyceros is in West Africa and S. c. aequinoctialis is in the savannas of East Africa. The adult African buffalo's horns are its characteristic feature: they have fused bases, forming a continuous bone shield across the top of the head referred to as a "boss".
The African buffalo is more closely related to other buffalo species than it is to other bovids such as American bison or domestic cattle, with its closest living relative being the Asian water buffalo. Its unpredictable temperament may be part of the reason that the African buffalo has never been domesticated, which would also explain why the African buffalo has no domesticated descendants, unlike the wild yak which is an ancestor of the domestic yak. Natural predators of adult African buffaloes include lions, hyenas, and Nile crocodiles. As one of the Big Five game animals, the Cape buffalo is a sought-after trophy in hunting.
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You only get to spend 1 hour with the Gorillas. This was a family of 10 including the Silver-back Dad, Muyambi
As the golden sun bathes the Namibian savanna, a trio of rhinos moves gracefully through the tall grass. These powerful yet gentle giants embody the untamed spirit of Africa, a testament to nature’s resilience and beauty. A breathtaking moment of wildlife captured in its purest form.
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I found this beautiful bull moose hiking Mount Timpanogos. He was laying down for about 30 minutes chewing his cud so I waited patiently till he got up.
The rut in Wisconsin usually starts sometime in October and runs to the middle or end of November. In September they often do a little playful sparring and I was lucky to catch them warming up. The dominant bucks will try to run the smaller bucks out of their territory so they can have all the ladies to themselves.
Two stunning sable antelopes stand gracefully in the warm glow of Namibia's golden light. With their elegant, curved horns and deep brown coats, they embody the untamed beauty of the African savanna. A true testament to the majestic wildlife of Namibia.
August 7, 2020
The Wood End Lighthouse, at the end of the curling arm of Provincetown Harbor's barrier dunes, shines its red beacon across the calm morning water of Cape Cod Bay.
Tuna Fishing on Stellwagen Bank
Off Provincetown, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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A yearling moose grazes at the summit of the Berthoud Pass in the Colorado Rockies.
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Pulled over and parked my truck to see photography some antelopes, managed to get close enough for a few shots before they took off. Anyway, first time I've seen this type of antelope, and first antelopes I've ever seen in Texas.
Laying in a pool of rain water to cool down on a hot evening, a young Whitetail buck gives an inquisitive and intrigued look at his reflection; most likely his first time seeing it.
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Yep, one of my favorite photographic moments.
This ram was wandering the hills quite diligently, its that time of year when thoughts turn to love. The sagebrush in front of him was taking the brunt of his aggression.
Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) and Adansonia Digitata better know as baobab, boab, boaboa, bottle tree, upside-down tree or monkey bread tree, Tarangire National Park - Tanzania.
On Explore, interestingness highest position: # 64 on August 8, 2010.
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A majestic rhino bathed in the golden hues of the African sun, walking across the rugged terrain of Namibia. This powerful creature embodies resilience and the raw beauty of the wilderness. As one of Earth's most endangered species, it stands as a symbol of strength and the urgent need for conservation.
Having shot birds all winter, I thought it might be time to post a few big game shots, taken of our ferocious wild animals here in rural Ontario.
Now there are some who may scoff and sneer about the above image, but make no mistake - these wild barn cats are in no way domesticated and extremely dangerous.
At this moment, some camoed-up dude is probably squinting down the barrel of his Canon at some woolly grizzly with a smirk on his face, but buddy, enter Fluffies domain and him and his buddies will strip you to a walking, sniveling skeleton in about 5 minutes.
Hmmm, scarred? Thought so...
A yearling moose grazes at the summit of the Berthoud Pass in the Colorado Rockies.
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A large Whitetail buck reaches for a licking branch while making a scrape under an Autumn hardwood canopy.
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My personal favorite behavior in the Whitetail world. So photogenic!
A Whitetail buck looks to the side on an oak ridge surrounded by Fall Foliage.
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In the heart of Yellowstone, as the first dusting of snow settled on the pines, a bull moose emerged from the timberline—massive, regal, and restless. He moved through the forest with steady purpose, the weight of the rut heavy on his broad shoulders. Each step was deliberate, the low light glinting off his antlers like weathered bronze.
Moments later, a small group appeared—a cow and her yearling, their movements cautious under his watchful eye. The bull lingered at the edge of the clearing, testing the air, asserting quiet dominance without a sound. For a brief spell, the forest seemed to hold its breath. Then, with a slow nod and steady gait, he approached, the embodiment of Yellowstone’s untamed strength—wild, enduring, and eternal as the land itself.
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The deep glow of twilight illuminates fog, surrounding a Whitetail buck who reaches for a licking branch while making a scrape.
One of those amazing moments when weather, light, and behavior all come together.
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